Completed • 2015

Land Administration Domain Model Implementation

United States Agency for International Development

Pilot implementation of the internationally recognized Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) for Kenya's land management systems.

Client
USAID
Location
Nyeri County
Duration
12 months

Project Overview

Pioneering project to adapt and implement the ISO-standard Land Administration Domain Model for Kenya. The project involved customizing LADM to local contexts, developing prototype systems, and demonstrating improved land administration through international best practices.

Services Provided

LADM customization for Kenya Prototype system development Stakeholder engagement Policy recommendations Technical documentation Training and capacity building

Technologies Used

LADM standards GIS development platforms Database management systems Web application frameworks Land administration software

Case study

Problem, approach and outcome — what this assignment demonstrates

The problem

Kenya's land administration systems lacked standardization and interoperability. There was need to align national land information systems with international standards while addressing local land tenure complexities.

Context

Pioneering project to adapt and implement the ISO-standard Land Administration Domain Model for Kenya. The project involved customizing LADM to local contexts, developing prototype systems, and demonstrating improved land administration through international best practices.

  • Client: United States Agency for International Development
  • Location: Nyeri County
  • Duration: 12 months

Our approach

Adapted the international LADM standard to Kenya's specific land tenure systems, developed prototype land information system, and demonstrated benefits of standardized land administration. Engaged stakeholders to ensure local relevance and sustainability.

Method & technology

Services

LADM customization for Kenya Prototype system development Stakeholder engagement Policy recommendations Technical documentation Training and capacity building

Technology

LADM standards GIS development platforms Database management systems Web application frameworks Land administration software

Outcome

Successfully demonstrated LADM implementation in Kenya, influenced national land information system design, and established foundation for standardized land administration. Project outcomes informed national land policy development.

Capability demonstrated

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